CUET 2026 Answer Key (29 May Shift 1): Question Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level & Topics Asked

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted CUET UG 2026 Shift 1 exam on May 29. CUET UG 2026 is conducted in CBT mode across all test centers in India and abroad. Morning shift of CUET UG 2026 took place between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and consists of some major papers of CUET UG 2026 syllabus. These include the General Aptitude Test (GAT).

Here we bring you the complete analysis of the CUET UG 2026 exam in terms of important topics asked, answers to the most common questions, answer keys, and more. Candidates can read it here after completing the exam to get an estimate of marks and score. Live updates of the CUET UG 2026 exam will be provided immediately after the completion of the exam.

As per the exam pattern, candidates who will attend other CUET UG 2026 exam sessions must make sure that they have all the necessary documents for entering the exam center. As per NTA, late entry into CUET UG 2026 hall is strictly prohibited due to its strict guidelines.

CUET UG 2026 GAT Analysis: May 29 – Shift 1

Overall, GAT paper for CUET UG 2026 May 29 shift 1 was moderate. Some important details about the paper have been mentioned below.

• Difficulty Level: Moderate
• Section Compulsion: For 2026, a major change introduced by NTA is that all questions are compulsory in GAT. Candidates need to answer 50 questions in 60 minutes only. Earlier it was mandatory to answer only 40 questions out of 50 questions.
• Section Dominance: Approximately 35-40% were from the quantitative aptitude and reasoning section, whereas the rest were from general knowledge and current affairs.

Quantitative Aptitude (QUANTS): May 29 – Shift 1

In this section, candidates have to deal with a formula-based paper that involves a little more calculation.

High Weightage Topics:

• Arithmetic: T&W, Percentage, P&L, SI/CI.
• Mensuration: Problems related to 2D and 3D Geometry (only formula-based).
• Number System: Divisibility Rules, LCM/HCF.

Difficult Areas: Few questions on Permutation & Combination, Probability were moderate for candidates.

Logical Reasoning: May 29 – Shift 1

This section can be called the most scoring one as all questions in the exam are moderate.

Topics Asked:

• Blood Relations: Direct & Family Tree Based Problems.
• Clocks & Calendars: Direct questions.
• Series: Finding missing numbers/alphanumeric questions.
• Non-Verbal Reasoning: Mirror Images, Embedded Figures.

Analysis: Most questions were straightforward and did not require solving any puzzle type questions.

General Knowledge & Current Affairs: May 29 – Shift 1

This section is direct yet fact-based.

• Static GK: Majorly asked topics are Indian History (Modern History Timeline), Geography (Rivers & Waterfall), Polity (Fundamental Right & Articles).
• Current Affairs: Focused majorly on the events of 2024-2025.
• Questions: Questions related to borders of various states, Vitamins/Acids in different food items and important Historical Dates like Formation of Indian States.

CUET UG 2026 May 29 Shift 1: Overall Exam Review

This paper was balanced. One can easily finish answering the paper within the stipulated period if they have practiced NCERT level mathematics and basics of SSC reasoning questions.

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